Somaliland needs real change.

[galbeedi]

This thread is not whether Somaliland should go separate ways or join Somalia to make the perfect union, it is about people, good governance and development. The change, we in the diaspora are looking or propagating might not be achievable, but we should always push for a government for the people. I believe democracy is always the best option for a change. When the United States involved with Iraq war and other messes in the aftermath of 911, I said , people should not worry for America or how they going to get out this mess, rather worry for those despots in the Arab world who will not learn or change. The United States in a constitutional republic and have of the most dynamic economies of the world. You see they elected a Obama to get out of the war and rebuild the homeland. Change is always possible in the free world. As long as there's elections and free movement of people and the press, the is a hope in Somaliland.

 

In order to eliminate corruption, nepotism and feudal management of Somaliland you need a real change. The Siilaanyo government is refusing to operate like most governments. While the executive branch decides how to dispense, distribute and allocate government spending, it must use the legal means to do it. If there is a cheque to be written to certain government expenditure, it must be issued by the appropriate ministry. You can not have stash cash sitting at the palace and distributed by the president or the state minister. The latest example of these is now engulfing a free and independent Haatuf newspaper. The Palace gave the Minister of mineral resource a $20,000 thousand Dollar cash from the palace. Remember, the minister of the foreign affairs who is the senior minister was also accompanied the trip to london. The paper said he pocketed the money " labaatankii kun wuu Jixaastay". The minister said that after they instructed their hotel expenses, they gave the rest to the Organizers of the Sheffield City Ceremony. Rather than explain where the money went, they raided the newspaper and confiscated their equipment and shut down the offices completely. Another issue involving the same minister is that rather than convince foreign companies to come to Somaliland and explore petroleum deposits and other resources, he is charging what he calls " xaqal qalin", after he gives them the contract he cashes the signing bonus.

 

You ask yourself why is a cash sitting at the palace. Where is the finance minister who suppose to these expenses. They should not be even caring money to foreign trips they should charge a government account and provide the invoices. During Rayaale's reign, the Berbera port manager Cali Xoor xoor used to bring a bag of cash every month to the presidential palace. That same guy is doing the same thing again. The biggest problem in this government is that all oversight of the funds both foreign and domestic in non existent. Like the gulf monarchies, a family is managing all the money. Money for Airports, money for mineral resources, and road construction projects all run by the family. Why would Hirsi managing Somaliland road constructions from the Palace.

 

This is becoming a family affair. They may be doing few things here and there, but the overall improvement of government system will suffer. That is why the people must make sure this kind of entrenched family business should not be allowed to come back for another term or we will be doomed. I Believe the only alternative to this old style politics is to get a new blood. Thee only alternative for good governance and public trust in government is to elect the UCID guys led by the Young and Charismatic leader Jamaal Cali Xuseen. Mr. Cirro, the Wadani guy will only cause the splitting of the vote which will help Siilaanyo win at the end. To affect a real change the two parties must join together. Siilaanyo wanted to president for over thirty years, now that he became it is time to allow for real change.

 

 

[CidanSultan]

In all honousty I don't believe the systems in place during Riyales term are the same as in Silanyo term because as was the Riyale term circumstances were not the same under Egals.

 

Nation states develop in time. Example egal slept with a suitcase filled with state taxes under his bed. Dahir riyale transferred it to the national bank.

 

States take time to fully develop that is no to say that a lot of things can not be improved.

 

One obvious case constantly brought against people who cry curroption is Where Is The Smoking Gun... Or in other words were is your proof.

 

I can say anything about anyone but I need proof to actually prove my case. In Africa you will always have a element of curroption the only question is To what extent.

 

To manage a country like somaliland that is not recognised and achieve the current development rate, security, development is impressive to achieve on the budget we currently have:

 

We are a reasonable bunch all we ask for is proof....?????

[Hawdian]

I see that you don't like the democratic elected government of Somaliland . you are also making a lot of accusations where is the evidence , or do you expect us to take your words for granted. as usual you people like to point fingers and scream but never bring any evidence ?? give us a break with this mentality , if you have evidence show us instead of " a million is stolen I heard from this person or that person banana republic mentality.

[Dr_Osman]

Oh god when I read this squabble by galbeedi all it reminded is somaliland is going to try to mimick Puntland's good governance zero tolerance to corruption era. It's really sad it truly is, get your own policies stop looking east for them.

 

I prefer to see Siilanyo back, I think his doing a wonderful job for Somaliland

[OdaySomali]

To me what you are describing sounds like the lack of proper financial management, finance systems and financial institutions and a lack of accountability.

 

Waxa sababay ayaan fikridayda ka diibanaya:

 

1. Nidaam iyo hab xumo (no organisational structures, no systems and procedures, no internal checks and balances, no transparancy, no accountability, bad staff) taas oo saamayn weyn ku leh waxtarka/waxqabadka laan iyo haayad kasta ee dowladda.

 

2. Daacad-darro iyo musuq maasaaq oo keenaysa in shaqaalaha dowladda, wasiiradda iyo xubnaha barlamaanka qaarkood ay jeebkooda uun u shaqaysanayaan iyo sidii ay jagada loo magacaabay uga faa’iidaan lahaayeen.

 

3. Dowlad dhisidda Soomaalidu way ku jahwareereen laakiin ma aha howl aan laga bixi karin ee waa howl waqti kooban lagaga gudbi karo, hadii wadada sax ah ee la yaqaanno loo qabsado. Dowladahan la sheego ma ahan wax aan la fahmin karin, Iinta ugu weyn waxa ay dowladuhu ka kooban yihiin wasaarado ay u sareeyaan wasiiro iyo haayado dowladeed oo maamule loo magacaabo.

 

- Wasaaradahaas iyo haayadahaas waxa loo sameeya howlo ama ujeeddooyin iyo awooddo sharci ah oo qoran, kooban oo ay tahay inay fulliyaanoo, lagulana xisaabtamo.

 

- Qof kasta oo shaqaalo ahina wuxuu ku jiraa jago gaar ah, waxaana saaran masuuliyado qoran, kooban oo la kala leeyahay oo lagula xisaabtamo.

 

- Wasaaradahaas iyo haayadahaas (iyo laamaha ay ka kooban yihiin) markaas waxa ay leeyihiin nidaamyo iyo qalab u gaar ah shaqooyinkooda (organisational structures, systems and procedures, specialist tools/equipment/programs) oo ay ku fuliyaan shaqooyinkooga.

[CidanSultan]

 

 

Acudubilah...I will pay 1000 pounds to the person who gives me proper analyses on the Bari drinking water supply and its impact on human brain development.

 

No joke inbox me we do a wire transfer...

 

I need data.

 

 

[galbeedi]

Ciidansultan, from Cigaal to Rayaale and Siilaanyo, we came a long way, also the people of Somaliland are reasonable people that is why this issue must be clarified. As Odaysomali said we need financial management, Even Minister Ducaale sais he took the $20,000 from the " madaxtooyada" here his video

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M4NOhdfFuUM

 

 

here Dhalinyaradii Shefield oo ka jawaabyasa.

 

dittore Demqraadiyada iyo doorashooyinka aan ka hadlayno waxa laga yaabaa in aad gadhan 2020 hadii ilaahay yidhaahdo.

 

 

[Mooge]

corruption in Somaliland is without bounds. I think it will take years and years to clean up the mess created by years of neglecting the most basic of governance which is keeping corruption minimum. for years, somaliland politicians took corruption for granted. everyone politician in somaliland thinks he or she is entitled to a piece of public money. it is really sad niyoow. untill people rise up against these corrupt politicians, nothing will ever improve.

 

[burahadeer]

oh Galbeedi at it again,the guy who don't believe in Somaliland & spear heading the union cause! know you don't wana be fair so am not going great length,what you upto is cut the head (silanyo),the first administration accountable & done so much in such short period,and then transfere the power to UCID which in your words on otha thread clearly stated they more logical on the unity issue.There will always be corruption even in the U.S but this administration lifted the hope of the people & trusted by many.There is no real opposition to speak of...they really destroyed thmslvs strangled by their dishonesty.Silanyo will be back by a wide margin...take my word, and am in Hargeisa now.

[Siciid1986]

Energy Minister Eng Duale reveals reasons behind continuous and false attacks by Gaboobe and his Haatuf newspaper

 

HARGEISA (Somalilandsun) – After all the Hullabaloos pertaining to the closure of Haatuf Newspaper , it is time to go back to the drawing board and identify where the errors steamed from as pertains to the papers without evidence allegations of malfeasance by high-ranking public servants.

 

The saga that imposed the Government's action of proscribing the publication of Haatuf, a Somali language daily paper & its English sister, a weekly edition titled Somaliland Times dates back to almost one & a half years ago in what transpired between the proprietor of Haatuf Media Group one, Yusuf Abdi Gaboobe & the persona of Mineral Resources & Energy Minister that ultimately soured their relationship almost to irreparable reconciliation.

 

These revelations were aired by the Minister for Mineral Resources & Energy Hussein Abdi Duale on Wednesday when he addressed a lengthy press conference at his offices in Hargeisa whereby he chronologically narrated the genesis of the problem pitting him against Mr. Gaboobe in which the letter employed his control of media to unleash a series of unyielding simultaneous attacks by assassinating the character & conduct of the Minister as a fraudster, corrupt & unfit to hold public office which perception deceive the right thinking members of the society.

 

Mr. Duale averred that for six continuance months that the paper maliciously published articles portraying him as a swindler of national resources, he opted to keep mum not because the allegations were true but after the ban of the media house, Gaboobe took the duel to greater heights-one leaking his fabrications to international press with a view to come to his rescue notwithstanding the negative image portrayed to the Ministry in particular & the Government of Somaliland in general.

 

On account of the functions & responsibilities bestowed on his office, the Mineral Resources & Energy Minister abstained from responding to the contents appearing in the paper's publication hence safeguarding the paramount interests of the nation before his.

 

Mr. Duale recollects that 18 months ago Gaboobe & a close relative paid him a courtesy call in his office where they sought the Minister powers to accord a concessional right for a foreign firm in which Gaboobe is a guarantor and/or local representative and/or broker is approved to explore petroleum in the country.

 

According to Eng Duale who elaborated in details the various procedures involved before such a right is granted to foreign firms as inquiries to their background, history in addition to technical knowhow & experience are studied prior to committing the Government to the initial agreement whilst maintaining that Government of Somaliland (GoSL) does not in any way engage with a third party or a guarantor befitting the caliber of Gaboobe or any other individual (foreign or local) to undertake such venture.

 

Initial Gabobe letter of quest at the energy ministrInitial Gabobe letter of quest at the energy ministr

 

The Minister assured that the Ministry could not ascertain the authenticity of documents in possession of the media guru as to his best knowledge, belief & understanding the said firm engages in mineral exploration mostly gemstones & not petroleum as Gaboobe thought .

 

Duale proceeded to disclose that he reminded the banned media outlet owner on the moral as well as the constitutional obligation entrusted to his office –he play a take care role in safeguarding national resources on behalf of the people of Somaliland.

 

That said, Gaboobe was unsatisfied & still hoped the Minister will reverse his stand. Duale vividly remembers the media owner sending emissary after another including close Minister's relatives & finally culminating to the Presidency Minister but still he stood by his decision.

 

When all avenues available were exhausted in futility Gaboobe swore to tarnish the personality of the Minister employing media which was within his disposal consequently & to a larger extent scandalously publishing falsehood & maliciously defamatory articles that deceivably bore a corrupt image of the Minister thence spreading quicker due to its wide readership.

 

And true to his words he maliciously revamped to portray the personality of Duale in a negative platform ultimately seen unfit to hold a public office notwithstanding the lack of backups.

 

The Minister revealed the true affairs of state contrasting the truth, half baked truth from falsehood, rumors, and innuendos as retaliatory efforts of an individual with the sole aim of revenging.

 

In delinking fantasy from reality, he itemized the type, nature & scope of firms that GoSL had entered contractual obligations that were binding & enforceability clear outlined;

 

"I & this regime that appointed me to head this crucial docket of Mineral Resources & Energy have a public responsibility to verify the information obtained in Articles & Memoranda of Association outlining the engagements of companies that want to be tendered exploration licenses locally because if we mess then we have mismanaged these resources thereby entirely loosing the public trust bestowed on us because the mandate emanates from the people & we are answerable to them" confessed Duale.

 

Mr. Duale affirms that since heading the docket the GoSL entered into 3 contractual obligations thereby giving rights to carry exploration rights after the cabinet deliberated on the state of their affairs in the presence of President Ahmed Silanyo & his deputy V-P Abdirahman Zeyli'i & rebutted allegations that licenses were approved at ministerial level.

 

The Minister unequivocally equipped;

 

"The proprietor of Haatuf has perfected the art of manipulating individuals through blackmail using media & if one does not tear his line then he kills the person's ego. If according to my lifestyle I did not condone bribery & solicit favors when I understand what I want is a right and not a privilege during my youthful years, is it logical for I to indulge at these practices at my sunset age?"

 

The Mineral Resources Minister lamented the transgression by Haatuf against established ethics governing the media industry reasoning for a reporter to publish stories touching the character of a person then prior information must be derived from the horse mouth. He states that Haatuf did not accord him time to listen to his side of story.

 

In rebutting the paper's version that the Minister was compromised in granting approval to 3 companies, Duale shed light on the taxation remitted to the treasury during his tenure in the Ministry.

 

The Minister adduced documentary evidence in front of cameras outlining all contracts entered into by the Ministry on behalf of the Government of Somaliland while accompanied by his Director General before daring Mr. Gaboobe to substantiate his allegations by preparing his defense early enough to avoid embarrassment when his time to answer charges comes in his impending trial.

 

 

 

Hatuf propaganda alleging 20000 theft by Eng Duale negated by reciipient ISCA

 

ISCA Confirms receipt of 20000 alleged by Gaboobe to have been pocketed by Eng Duale

[CidanSultan]

Galbeedi somaliland has three institutions that make curroption very difficult. The anti corruption commission, the auditor generals office and the somaliland national bank.

 

All finance in the republic of somaliland is credited into the somaliland national bank. The auditor generals office keeps a close check on all ministries spending.

 

The fiancé minister is in charge of approving all costs and the president gives the final signature to all expenditures.

 

Somalilands success in financial accountability is also highlighted by the fact that the entire world provides it with direct financial support namely the UK, Denmark and other European donar countries.

 

If there were any issues they wouldn't.

 

Your question regarding the ministers 20,000 has been answered and proven to be taken out of context and completely wrong as the money was for a specific service and a letter was produced that proves receipt of this Money for the cause stated.

 

I'm sure your entire allegation of mass curroption amounts to more then 20,000 taken out of context and baseless.

 

Do you have anymore proof of this "mass curroption"???

[CidanSultan]

Gentlemen galbeedi has a right to his views lets not critise his views lets just get to the basis of his allegation of curroption.

 

To be frank galbeedi. Somaliland taxes everything and the finance minister has been very effective in growing the national budget year on year.

 

This country is not recognised and it doesn't have an income tax system however the budget seems correct in what is generated in taxes and that money is in the national bank and Silanyo administration has been the staunchest in anti curroption to the extent that clear processes have been put in place to counter any curroption.

 

But please provide any new evidence you have for this curroption.

[galbeedi]

Ciidan all we asked is an explanation. They should have answered before not after one week. I hope you are on the issue of the banks and the audit.

 

Buuraha, I hope you update us without being the spokesperson of Kulmiye. Are looking some kind of post or just enjoying a nice vacation?.

[Libaax-Sankataabte]

During Rayaale’s reign, the Berbera port manager Cali Xoor xoor used to bring a bag of cash every month to the presidential palace.

 

Galbeedi, this is a common problem in the horn. Instead of revenue going straight to the central bank, more often than not public money is diverted midstream by powerful forces only to use it for personal needs without any sort of accountability.

 

 

[galbeedi]

Libaax-sankataabte, last week a friend of mine was telling me a personal secretary of president Ismaaciil Cumar geele being arrested. I asked him what was the charge? He said that few months ago she replaced the former secretary and almost every friday she picks a bag of money from the central bank of Djibouti. The president tells her how much he needs and she writes a letter from the office instructing the Bank guy to send the money for the president. Usually it is 10 or 20 million Djibouti Franks, which is equivalent of fifty and one hundred thousand dollars. After few weeks, she noticed that no one is asking questions, so, she decided to add few numbers. Instead of 20, she writes 30, or when he says 10 she adds another 10 for herself. She kept doing this about six months, and she bought housed and luxury cars. Finally they found out the scheme and arrested her. The problem is they can not take her to an open court for fear that she may spill the beans. He told me that she was released and told do not leave the country. Probably these Geele guy is teaching some of his neighbors.

 

I am investigating some kind of collusion between Qoslaaye and Geele about money been transferred from gulf states, I will bring when it is confirmed by a reliable source.